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PESSIMIST: The Bean’s new “Girl Dinner” diet option sparks controversy on campus

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

The Bean has always prided itself on offering a variety of nutritious and satisfying meal options for students. However, a recent addition to the menu has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows across campus: the introduction of the "Girl Dinner" diet option. The "Girl Dinner" diet option, unveiled with much fanfare, promises a light and ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: After seeing Barbie, Phil Schubert embraces his Kenergy

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

In a surprising turn of events, University President Dr. Phil Schubert has undergone a remarkable transformation inspired by an unexpected muse: Ken from Barbie. What started as a casual movie night with his daughter quickly turned into a journey of self-discovery for the university president. It all began when President Schubert found himself ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Quarterback Maverick McIvor receives two Oscars after Academy Awards mixup

March 31, 2023 by Special Contributor

In the biggest Academy Awards drama since “The Slap,” ACU starting quarterback Maverick McIvor received two Oscars instead of the film, Top Gun: Maverick. With the surprising win, Maverick joins the company of elite Hollywood talent in earning the most prestigious and sought-after award in the film industry. “I did not expect to hear Jimmy Kimmel ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Study shows Optimist Sing Song predictions are 98% accurate

March 31, 2023 by Special Contributor

A recent study shows that The Optimist correctly predicts Sing Song place outcomes at around 98% on a yearly basis. The Optimist, the most trusted source on pre-competition Sing Song rankings, has a complicated, multi-step ranking process that has taken years to perfect.  According to Hal Hoots, Optimist Contributor, the process is top-secret and ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: ACU ‘Open’ Forum banned from Facebook; Regroups on Truth Social

March 31, 2023 by Special Contributor

Facebook recently banned the Facebook group “ACU Open Forum” for violating Community Standards.  Admins of the group have reorganized and created a new profile on Former President Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social under the name “Make ACU Christian Again.” The group was kicked off Facebook for spreading misinformation.  Although ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Residence Life charging rent to feral cats, forced to relocate

March 31, 2023 by Special Contributor

ACU is struggling to find solutions to pay for the rest of the construction process causing on-campus housing costs to rise with NEXT Lab and Wessel Hall coming to completion. However, ACU residence life has found a solution in our furry friends on campus.  The Feral Cat Initiative will begin charging rent to the cats on campus every semester to ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Cyrus Eaton blinds students with ankles, prompts dress code change

March 31, 2023 by Special Contributor

Parents and students alike are calling for a dress code change following a blinding incident involving Cyrus Eaton’s ankles. The students were transported to a local medical facility and are expected to regain at least partial sight in the coming months. Parents of the students took to Facebook, blasting the university for the hemline ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: HR announces change of faculty compensation to NFTs

March 26, 2023 by Special Contributor

The Human Resources department is switching all staff payments to NFTs according to a memo sent to faculty earlier this week. The department wants to help faculty diversify their crypto portfolio. The images on the NFTs being sent out are rotating, so it's a surprise which NFT the faulty members will get every week. "It's like a fun game for ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: IM sees Republican vs. Democrat revolt against socialist referees

March 26, 2023 by Special Contributor

The College Republicans and College Democrat students seem to only agree on one thing; the socialist referees from the Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter need to take a side. The Republicans and Democrats went head to head on Saturday in the intramural football game of a lifetime. The Republicans took a strong lead in the first half, ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: NEXT Lab construction delayed after Brown, McFly steal plutonium, inadvertently discover time travel

March 23, 2023 by Special Contributor

The Nuclear Energy Experimental Testing Lab, or NEXT Lab, will see further delays after two time-traveling individuals were captured on security cameras taking plutonium from the lab last Thursday. This was the third delay that the NEXT Lab has seen when trying to secure equipment and resources. Head police detective Biff Tannen said that this ... [Read More…]

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BREAKING NEWS: James Bradshaw and Maddie Grace Fridge are the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU.

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NEWS: Students can now vote for the 2026 Mr. ACU and Miss ACU. The link to vote can be found through an email sent out by the Student Government Association.

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